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to wipe out
[phrase form: wipe]
01
to entirely remove something
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Examples
They wiped the stain out from the carpet using a cleaning solution.
The chef wiped the burnt smell out of the kitchen with air freshener.
02
to cause the death of a significant portion of a population
Transitive: to wipe out a population
Examples
The deadly gas could wipe out entire populations if released.
The disease threatened to wipe out the indigenous population.
03
to completely remove or destroy something so that it no longer exists
Transitive: to wipe out sth
Examples
The rapid industrialization of the region wiped out the natural resources in a matter of years.
Rapid urbanization can wipe out natural habitats for many species.
04
to eliminate something from memory
Transitive: to wipe out a memory
Examples
He tried to wipe the embarrassing incident out of his mind.
She attempted to wipe out the traumatic memory from her thoughts.
05
to make an individual very tired
Transitive: to wipe out sb
Examples
The long hike wiped me out; I need a break.
The intense workout wiped me out, and I needed a long nap afterward.
06
(of a vehicle) to lose control, resulting in an accident or crash
Dialect
American
AmericanIntransitive
Examples
Trying to avoid a collision, the driver swerved suddenly and wiped out on the icy street.
The motorcyclist misjudged a turn and wiped out on the gravel road.
07
to lose balance and be thrown off the surfboard due to the impact of a wave
Intransitive
Examples
Wiping out is inevitable in the world of surfing, even for the most experienced riders.
The surf instructor emphasized the importance of learning how to fall without wiping out completely.
